Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
Collaborated with [Number]-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
COTA
Kindred
03.2022 - 10.2022
Level two fieldwork
ST. James Parish Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2020
Performed hands on treatment for ADLs, transfers, ambulation, manual therapy, STM, DTM, PROM, weight bearing, NDT
Performed paraffin and ultrasound treatments at least three times each and helped treat PEDS with ST and COTA and CO-TX with PT for transfers and functional ambulation
Level one fieldwork
ST. Margaret’s Skilled Nursing Facility
08.2020 - 09.2020
Performed hands on treatment for geriatric population for ADLs, transfers, and ambulation
Level one fieldwork student
Southern Baptist Hand Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2019
Level one fieldwork one week of observation at Southern Baptist Hand Clinic student
Observed paraffin and splinting treatments
Observation student
VA hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
Observation student
UMC hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
12-2020
GED -
Bonnable Highschool
Metairie, LA
05-1981
Skills
Creativity in treatment
Adaptive equipment expertise
Wheelchair seating evaluation
Activity analysis
Certification
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).